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Applications of uranium:

- nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors

- explosive for nuclear weapons

- material for armors and projectiles

- catalyst

- additive for glass and ceramics (to obtain beautiful green or yellow colors)

- toner in Photography

- mordant for textiles

- shielding material (depleted uranium)

- ballast

- and other minor applications

Disadvantages of uranium:

1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.

2. Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element.

3. Uranium release radium and radon.

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